sorely

Example Sentences

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“We will sorely miss his presence at Long Beach and racetracks everywhere.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

An ideal future for Morakinyo would be to develop ecotourism -- sorely lacking in Nigeria, despite its rich wildlife -- and possibly generate funds from carbon credits.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

“Anyone who thought winter was over in mid-December will be sorely disappointed.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

Though Jagari is thrilled by a second chance to play Zamrock, new opportunities are a reminder of his sorely missed bandmates.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

‘It is tidings more grievous than any in this land can understand, though it may touch them sorely ere the year is much older,’ said Aragorn.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien